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Shopping List for Installing a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet:
– water filter and cartridge
– 3/4-inch screws
Tools for Installing a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet:
– slug cutter (a.k.a.: knock-out punch), used to cut faucet hole in stainless steel sink
– electric drill and 3/8-inch-diameter bit
– ratcheting box-end wrench
– basin wrench
– adjustable wrench
– drill/driver and 1/8-inch-diameter bit
– Phillips screwdriver
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Tankless RO Water Purifier
1.Tankless type,large flux,400/600/800GPD optional
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3.Applicable water pressure：0.1～0.4MPa
4.Filters:Folding PP+carbon block , RO filters
5.Product size:432*138*392mm
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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs an under sink water filter that can remove most contaminants
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $100
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Installing a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter:
Adjustable Open Ended Wrench
Screwdriver
Shopping List:
Reverse Osmosis Filter
3⁄8” x 3⁄8” x 1⁄4” compression T fitting
Steps:
1. Before doing any plumbing work, turn off the water supply at the water main.
2. Mount the filters to the inside of the kitchen cabinet.
3. Remove the hand soap dispenser or side sprayer to allow for a hole for mounting the new faucet.
4. Pass the tubes through the mounting hole and connect them to the faucet base.
5. Mount the faucet base to the sink or counter using the supplied toggle bolt and a screwdriver.
6. Connect the water line to the faucet and attach the faucet to the faucet base.
7. Add the compression T fitting to the existing cold water supply to allow connection to the new water filter. Use a wrench to tighten the connections.
8. Install the drain adapter to the existing drain piping and connect the drain tubing to the new drain adapter. You may need to modify the existing drain piping.
9. Connect the final piece of tubing to the pressure tank and tuck the tank under the sink.
10. Turn back on the water supply.
Resources:
Richard installed the Twist and Lock Reverse Osmosis Filtration System, which is manufactured by GE Appliances ( available at home centers.
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Review and failure of the PUR Water Filter with Bluetooth technology. Unite failed / died during firmware update / upgrade and no longer functioning with Bluetooth and the indicator lights on the union no longer function. Spoke with Customer Service and we tried reset (press spring inside the unit 7 times) and that did not resolve the issue and was advised to return the unit to place of purchase.
Pur Filter:
2019 Update: The replacement unit worked fine until it started to leak at the seam between the two pieces of plastic that goes from the filter housing to the faucet attachment piece. The warranty period expired 🙁 .
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We updated our Old PUR Basic to the New PUR Advanced Faucet Filtration System. We had to change our nice pull out faucet since the adapters did not work with the aerator connections. Think twice when your buying a nice pull out faucet and if you want to keep your PUR at the same time.
PUR Website has trouble shooting answers:
Changing your water filter regularly is crucial when it comes to removing contaminants, because a clean filter means clean water. It is recommended that faucet filters be replaced every 100 gallons or every three months to maintain maximum contaminant removal.
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: PFM400H
Color: Chrome
Dimensions: 6.75W x 2.875H x 5.25L
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty
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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to update a water filter to preserve the look of a retro faucet.
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $250
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools List for Installing a Water Filter:
Wrench [
Bucket [
Shopping List:
Water filtration system
Steps:
1. Start by shutting off the cold water line underneath the kitchen sink. The cold should always be to the right.
2. Open the faucet to release any cold water that’s in the line upstream of the shutoff valve.
3. Place a small bucket or tray underneath the cold water line underneath the sink to catch any extra water that might fall out. Then, break the water connection using a wrench.
4. Connect the adapter that comes with the kit to the hose.
5. Push the black tubing that also comes with the kit into the adapter on one end and the filter on the other. The back of the filter has images that indicate which pipe should receive which tube.
6. Connect the second adapter to the water shutoff valve. Push the black tubing that came from the filter to the shutoff.
7. Turn the water back on.
8. Run the sink for 5-10 minute increments according to the instructions that come with the kit to activate the carbon and fully filter the water.
Resources:
Richard installed the Advanced Water Filtration System, which is manufactured by Kube ( It comes with a kit of adapters and connectors so that it’s easy to connect it with whatever pipes you have underneath your sink. The only other tool required for installation is a wrench, which can be found at any home center.
The retro faucet the homeowner had in her kitchen is called the Dishmaster M76 Imperial Four ( which can still be found on the manufacturer’s website and on some third party sites.
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